UN
John Key's performance at the UN
What the Panelists Selwyn Manning and Fiona MacMillan want to talk about. Audio
PM takes aim at UN Security Council over Syria
Prime Minister John Key has taken aim at the United Nation's Security Council, calling for it to find a long term solution in Syria. Audio
Political Editor Jane Patterson from the UN in New York
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is at the UN Headquarters in New York, where Prime Minister John Key addressed the UN General Assembly today. She reviews his speech for Checkpoint. Video, Audio
UN Council needs to do more for Syria - John Key
Prime Minister John Key has addressed the United Nations General Assembly, saying it has fallen short in its responsibility to Syria, which he said was "the most serious crisis of our time Video, Audio
John Key warns US of risks in failing to ratify TPP
The United States could lose influence to China in the Asia-Pacific region if it fails to ratify the TPP, Prime Minister John Key has warned.
Fiji's UN rep speaks of horror of refugee treatment
Fiji's representative has told a United Nations meeting on refugees and migrants he is horrified by the treatment refugees are getting in some countries.
RNZ Political Editor discusses John Key, Helen Clark dynamics
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is in New York. She joins Checkpoint to discuss John Key and Helen Clark's meeting. and what the dynamics between them are like now. Video, Audio
John Key and Helen Clark talk tactics in New York
There was no sign of the fierce political rivalry that used to exist between the Prime Minister John Key and his predecessor Helen Clark as they met to "talk tactics" in New York. Audio
The PM in NY
John Key has arrived in New York for the United Nations Leaders' Week. Audio
Aid agencies frustrated by UN in Syria
73 NGOs working in Syria have slammed the UN's response to the humanitarian crisis there, and have suspended some cooperation with UN agencies in the country. In a joint letter, the organisations have… Audio
Why is it reigning men at the UN?
Analysis - It's reigning men at the UN. How much is gender bias to blame, asks Leilani Momoisea.
UN staff name Helen Clark as best pick for top job
Helen Clark has won a poll taken among United Nations staff on who the best candidate for secretary-general is.
New Zealand takes over Security Council Presidency
New Zealand begins a month-long presidency of the UN Security Council today and Foreign Minister Murray McCully says making progress on solving the Syrian conflict will be the top priority. Audio
Does Helen Clark still have a shot at the UN top job?
Opinion - Helen Clark is keen to be the next titular world leader but after this week's straw poll that is looking less likely. Phil Smith runs the numbers and offers strategy.
Helen Clark fails to gain ground in UN poll
Helen Clark remains in seventh place in the third straw poll of the UN Secretary-General race. Audio
Helen Clark vows to stay in the race for UN's top job
Helen Clark is vowing to stay in the race for the United Nations top job despite failing to make any headway against her rivals in a third ballot. Audio
PM backs Clark to stay in UN race
New Zealand's candidate for the UN top job, Helen Clark, is vowing to stay in the race despite a static polling result.
Race for UN Secretary General
It looks as if Helen Clark has remained in seventh place in the third straw poll of the UN Secretary-General race. Lorna Shaddick reports from the UN in New York Audio
Third straw poll for UN Secretary-General to be held overnight
The former Prime Minister, Helen Clark, faces a crucial vote in the next 24 hours when the United Nations Security Council holds its third straw poll on who should be the next Secretary-General. Audio
'High time' for female head of UN - Ban Ki-Moon
The Secretary-General of the United Nations says it is "high time" for a female head, after more than 70 years of the UN and eight male leaders.
